As a lifelong West Virginia resident and a proud supporter of West Virginia University, I wonder why the Post-Gazette has relentlessly and without any consideration for West Virginia University or our state pursued the story of Mylan Inc. executive Heather Bresch, daughter of West Virginia Gov. Joe Manchin.

Why don't you concentrate your investigative reporting on Pitt, Penn State and the state of Pennsylvania and, when you're done fixing what you find there, get back to us on our state?

AMY L. CERCONE, Weirton, W.Va.

I read with much interest your Top 50 in Business special section. Especially I read the comments from the various regular citizens.

Now what?

Will government, the main culprit for lack of progress, or so it seems, actually do anything? The Kid Mayor probably doesn't know enough, the Running for Governor County Executive probably doesn't want to rock his boat, the Democrats are happy to be in power, even if it is a sinking or listing boat. It takes decades to make any progress in this area. The subway under Downtown was first conceived in 1908 and came to fruition in the late 1980s! It will be interesting to see the results of the big tunnel under the Allegheny River.

I am suggesting the foundations join with government leaders, civic leaders, business leaders and educational leaders to actually come up with a workable plan. And then put the plan into action. Otherwise, I don't see any hope for change and progress.

Your newspaper doesn't help much with your obviously slanted political coverage, but perhaps you can set that agenda aside and take the lead in encouraging, supporting, monitoring, publicizing and honoring progress; maybe do a yearly audit of progress. Someone needs to step up on this critical issue. I agree with many of the comments from the "public" that our area has a lot to offer. But right now it is just potential.

I think this is a situation where newspaper coverage can help generate action, especially if you report on the progress or lack thereof. You could publish a report card of the ways in which the monitoring process will take place to shine some light on those who are in position to make the planned changes and have to be held accountable.

RON HART, Cecil